"For what reason is it generally
unknown, since the contents
are in no way inferior to that
of the great saints from all ages who
are famous for their virtue? You all
know who I am talking about, unless
someone is ignorant of this famous
Mount Athos and the Peter named
after it. He was our very first native and
local champion. After overthrowing
the adversary of the whole earth
on this very ground, he then in this
very place became the first trophy of
victory over the enmity of him who
stands against us; and consequently,
by sowing the seed of good works in
due season, it eventually sprouted,
grew up, and bore fruit."
